# USSR
America’s Top-Secret Cold War Plan to Nuke the Moon
In 1958, the United States Air Force reportedly thought it was a good idea to detonate a nuclear bomb on…
Today in History: The U.S. Accuses the Soviets of Spying on American Soil (1960)
The Cold War was a competition of sorts. The United States and the USSR strove to prove that their societal…
During World War II, the Russians Tried to Disguise Bombs as Food
For most of the world, 1939 was the beginning of World War II. On September 1, 1939, Hitler's Germany invaded…
Today in History: The First American Goes to Space (1961)
For every victory the U.S. made in the quest for space knowledge and exploration during the Space Race, there seemed…
Murder of a President: 5 Fascinating Conspiracy Theories about the Kennedy Assassination
In the first two articles in this series, I looked at the reasons why Oswald did and why he did not…
Joseph Stalin Led a Life of Crime Before Becoming Russia’s Leader
When one mentions Joseph Stalin, it is impossible not to think of the monstrous crimes against humanity he committed during…
On the Brink of Destruction: 6 Crazy Plots and Schemes from the Cold War
The Cold War was an unusual period for both the United States and the Soviet Union. Both sides were desperate…
Today in History: The USSR Ends The Warsaw Pact
If you're a student of the so-called Cold War, you'll know that despite no true war between the United States…
Joseph Stalin’s Cult Of Personality
Joseph Stalin’s rise to prominence began soon after the 1917 Russian Revolution. Although it was under the leadership of Lenin that…
Today In History: TV Show ‘See It Now’ Challenges McCarthyism… And Wins(1954)
On this day in 1954, CBS utilized the airwaves to broadcast an episode of See It Now that would become…